Science Technology Engineering and Math
- 7 of the 10 projected fastest-growing occupations over the next ten years are in STEM fields
- STEM occupations have grown 8% in the last 10 years (2000-2010) and are expected to grow twice as fast (17%) in the next ten years.
- 16 of the 25 highest-paying jobs in 2010 require STEM preparation and STEM workers earn 26% more than their non-STEM peers.
- The demand for skilled workers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is closely linked to global competitiveness